ASSIGN PROPERTY

 

Description: This function assigns element properties (physical) to selected parts.

 

Usage:

 

1.  DSI prompts the user to select a section:

>  SELECT A SECTION

•     The user may select a property by picking an element on the screen that contains a desired property (default) or by selecting a property name

 •   If no properties are present in the database, the user will be prompted with the message, "NO PROPERTIES DEFINED IN DATABASE" and the command prompt will return.

 

2.  DSI prompts the user to designate a part(s) to accept the selected property.

>   SECTION ID (X) IS SELECTED

>   SELECT PARTS TO ASSIGN SECTION

>   PICK AN ELEMENT OR PART NAME OF A PART

 

3.  The property will be assigned to the elements in the selected parts. After the user exits, the selected parts will be shown in the property color.